Aged 19 months in barrels, Tempranillo from Cueva del Contador expresses smoky, mineral and spicy notes, enhanced by black fruit aromas. Fine and powerful on the palate, this Rioja presents, as on the nose, a fine balance between fruit and wood.
Features
Estate
Bodega Contador
Cuvée
La Cueva del Contador
Vintage
2018
Designation
Rioja
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
100% Tempranillo
Terroirs
Blend of different vineyards, limestone and clay soils
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Total destemming, barrel fermentation
Breeding
19 months in new French oak barrels
Alcohol content
14.80%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright violet-red color
Nose
Deep and enveloping
Mouth
Fine and powerful, good balance between fruit and wood, long and intense finish.
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with paella, pigeon pastilla, jugged hare...
Bodega Contador
Rioja
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated 94+/100 (Vintage 2017) (Wonderful wine)
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
James Suckling
Rated 92/100 (Vintage 2017)
Customer reviews
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